Women's Health. Find daily tips on women's health from Dr. David Samadi. Discover latest news and health benefits for common issues related to women's health such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, female cancer screenings and prevention,
The study, published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology, found from a review of 36 clinical trials involving almost 8,500 women, that when applied topically, testosterone appears to increase women’s sexual function and even better, their satisfaction.
Read MoreBlood glucose is our body’s main source of energy which comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from food get into your cells to be used for energy.
Read MoreAs women approach the “change” of life, their concerns may be focused on hot flashes and night sweats, but there can be another unwelcomed change - weight gain.
Read MoreWhen it comes to vaginal discharge, there is a wide range of what is considered ‘normal.’ As a woman goes through different stages of life, vaginal discharge can change.
Read MoreSometimes a woman’s vagina is trying to get her attention letting her know something is amiss. In the case of any woman experiencing symptoms of itching, burning or pain in the vagina accompanied with a thin, milky, white or gray discharge and a fishy odor probably has a bacterial infection called bacterial vaginosis.
Read MoreNight sweats? Heavy periods? Forgetfulness? Anxiety? If you’ve been experiencing any of those symptoms, very likely you have entered into what is known as perimenopause.
During menopause, lower levels of estrogen have a big impact on the health and appearance of your skin. As estrogen levels plummet, your skin will be more prone to thinning, sagging, and wrinkling.
Read MoreCervical changes are common in women and can develop at any age but generally occur in women in their 20s and 30s.
Read MoreIf a woman is found to have iron deficiency, she most likely will be recommended to take oral iron supplements and to increase her intake of food sources of iron.
Read MoreIt reduces their risk of breast cancer – Studies suggest that women who breastfeed reduce their risk of developing breast cancer by as much as 25 percent.
These gynecological warning signs are the way women’s bodies are trying to tell them something. It may be awkward or embarrassing discussing these symptoms but it’s essential a woman sees her doctor right away to discuss what the problem is.
Read MoreDrinking alcohol is done for a variety of reasons in many cultures, which does include women enjoying a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage.
Read MoreThis is where we can step in to remind her how valuable she is and doing what it takes to keep herself healthy. Here are healthful reminders all moms should be doing:
A phase of life many women approach with some apprehension is menopause, the ceasing of menstruation typically occurring between 45 and 50 years of age.
Read MoreVitamin D, aka the “sunshine vitamin” since it can be made from exposure to ultraviolet light, is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as a hormone.
Read MoreFatty breasts are easy to read for breast cancer but dense breasts are harder to read, particularly if there is a small cancerous lump that could be missed.
Read MoreWomen have many physiological factors making them at a greater risk of excessive alcohol consumption for the following reasons:
Read MoreGranted, there is no magical food that can guarantee a cancer-free life. But food is one way all of us and particularly women, can use to beat back the odds of ever hearing, “You have cancer.”
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